Agastache foeniculum | Anise Hyssop
Type: Perennial
Native Range: Native to North Central US
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom Time: July–September
Flower Color: Purple
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Pollinator Value: Very High
Description
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upright native perennial valued for its spikes of purple flowers and fragrant foliage. It grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and tolerates dry conditions once established. The long bloom period makes Anise Hyssop an excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This attractive native plant adds height and color to pollinator gardens and naturalized plantings.
Ecological Benefits
Wildlife Value
Attracts native bees
Excellent nectar source for pollinators
Attracts butterflies
Supports beneficial insects
Important late-season nectar plant
Garden Uses
Pollinator gardens
Native plant gardens
Prairie plantings
Meadow plantings
Herb gardens
Why We Grow It
We grow Anise Hyssop because it is an easy-to-grow native perennial with a long bloom period and excellent pollinator value. Its fragrant foliage and tall flower spikes make it a standout plant in sunny native plant gardens.
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